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Construction On Lone
Mountain Trail And Three Pedestrian Bridges Begins
Monday, June 7
Project Will Complete The 3.5-Mile Lone
Mountain Trail And Enhance Downtown Cultural Corridor
The city of Las Vegas plans
to begin work on a $4.7 million project to install trail
improvements and three pedestrian bridges throughout the
city. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, June 7,
and will take approximately 12 months to complete.
Funding for the improvements
is provided by the Bureau of Land Management through the
sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern
Nevada Public Lands Management Act. This act allows
money from Nevada federal land sales to be used in the
state for park and trail projects.
Part of this project will
include construction of a 12-foot-wide concrete trail
segment within the west side of the Buffalo flood
control channel, between Vegas Drive and Lake Mead
Boulevard, in Wards 1 and 4. This segment will complete
the Lone Mountain Trail from Washington Avenue, which
will extend 3.5 miles north, to Alexander Road. The
trail segment will be enhanced with lighting and a
five-foot-tall decorative wrought iron fence adjacent to
the channel. Additionally, approximately 600 feet of
six-foot-wide concrete trail section will be constructed
north of Cheyenne Avenue. Lighting and fencing will also
be included in this segment.
“The Lone Mountain Trail has
been planned for many years and has been a work in
progress,” said Ward 1 Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian.
“With this final phase of construction, we will have a
beautiful trail for residents in the northwest part of
the city to enjoy.”
Councilman Stavros S.
Anthony, who represents this area of Ward 4, added,
“This project will definitely promote healthy lifestyle
choices. It includes the installation of two pedestrian
bridges, which will create trail continuity for
pedestrians and bicyclists across Lake Mead Boulevard
and Cheyenne Avenue.”
In downtown Las Vegas, a
pedestrian bridge will be constructed across Las Vegas
Boulevard in the heart of the Cultural Corridor between
the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum/Las Vegas Library
and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. This bridge
will showcase an artistic element designed by David
Griggs, consisting of light emitting diodes (LED)
lights.
“This unique, neon-themed
bridge will provide pedestrian connectivity to southern
Nevada’s concentration of cultural institutions,” said
Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow, who represents this area of
Ward 5. “This project will also further enhance our
efforts to make Las Vegas Boulevard South an iconic
boulevard for residents and tourists alike.”
Most of the construction will
take place during the daytime hours with minimal traffic
disruptions. Some temporary traffic lane restrictions
will occur on Cheyenne Avenue, Lake Mead Boulevard and
Las Vegas Boulevard during the overnight hours when the
pedestrian bridges are placed.
The contractor is
Martin-Harris Construction. Parsons is providing
construction management services. The city’s Public
Works Department is managing the project.
U.S. Highway 95
Southbound Traffic Will Be Routed To The New Horse Drive
Southbound Ramps Starting Tuesday
Temporary Detour Of All Southbound
Traffic Is Needed
As Horse Drive Interchange Construction Continues
Starting at approximately 6 a.m. on
Tuesday, May 25, and continuing through the next six
months, all southbound traffic on U.S. Highway 95, south
of Kyle Canyon Road, will be detoured off of the highway
and on to the new Horse Drive exit and entry ramps to
continue traveling southbound through the area. No
access to Horse Drive will be available while U.S. 95
traffic is shifted to the ramps.
This traffic flow change is necessary as
work on the $44 million Horse Drive interchange project
continues.
“The traffic shift should be non-stop and
seamless with the exception that the speed limit will be
reduced to 45 mph to ensure public safety as motorists
travel through the Horse Drive construction zone,” said
Councilman Steven D. Ross who represents this part of
Las Vegas. “This speed reduction is not expected to
cause a backup or impact traffic, as it will coincide
with a Nevada Department of Transportation road
improvement project that is taking place north of Kyle
Canyon which extends approximately 30 miles north.”
The U.S. 95 southbound traffic flow
change is required for crews to begin to build the
bridge portion of the Horse Drive interchange. In
mid-to-late June, U.S. 95 northbound traffic will be
shifted to the new Horse Drive interchange northbound
off- and on-ramps.
Work on the Horse Drive interchange
project started in June 2009 and will take approximately
18 months to complete. Work remains on schedule and on
budget to construct an overpass and full interchange,
frontage roads, ramps, retaining walls and a bridge,
along with extensive utility work, flood control
improvements, traffic signals and lighting.
“When completed, this project will help
alleviate traffic congestion and backup that many
residents experience on the Durango Drive interchange at
U.S. 95,” added Ross.
The Horse Drive interchange is slated for
completion in late December 2010. Funding is provided by
the Nevada Department of Transportation Federal Highway
Administration, the Regional Transportation Commission
of Southern Nevada, the Clark County Regional Flood
Control District and the city of Las Vegas. Capriati
Construction is the project contractor. The city of Las
Vegas Public Works Department is managing the project.
City of
Las Vegas Begins Rainbow Boulevard Roadway Resurfacing
And Sidewalk Improvements On Tuesday, June 1
Traffic Lane
Restrictions And Sidewalk Closures Are Planned
Starting Tuesday, June 1, and continuing through the
next four months, traffic lane restrictions and sidewalk
closures will be in effect on Rainbow Boulevard, from
south of Smoke Ranch Road to north of Gowan Road, as
part of a roadway maintenance and sidewalk improvement
project. Traffic delays can be expected and detours will
be established for pedestrian traffic.
The work on Rainbow is being done as a
preventative maintenance measure to extend the life of
the roadway. Work will consist of sidewalk, curb and
gutter replacement, full depth asphalt patching and the
placement of asphalt overlay. Sidewalk ramps will be
upgraded to meet current Americans With Disabilities Act
(ADA) standards.
Las Vegas Paving is the contractor. City
of Las Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel
are managing the project. Funding of this $1.5 million
improvement project is provided by the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act. Similar projects on Lamb
Boulevard, Alexander Road, Village Center Circle, Hills
Center Drive and Ann Road are ongoing.
Storm Drainage
Improvement Project On Buffalo Drive
And Farm Road In Centennial Hills Starts June 1
Traffic Lane Restrictions Can Be
Expected As Six-Month Flood Control Project Begins
Work on a $1.1 million storm drainage
improvement project will soon get underway on sections
of Buffalo Drive and Farm Road in the northwest part of
Las Vegas.
Starting Tuesday, June 1, and continuing
through the next six months, traffic lane restrictions
can be expected on Buffalo, from Donald Nelson Avenue to
Sunny Springs Lane; and on Farm, between Buffalo and
Palm Grove Lane. The construction will require the
temporary closure of Donald Nelson, between Buffalo and
Picnic Street. Work will also be performed in Sunny
Springs Park at the Elkhorn Springs flood control
detention basin that is located on the east side
Buffalo.
As traffic delays and disruptions can be
expected, Tenaya Way is suggested as an alternate route
for through north-south travel while work is underway.
Elkhorn Road is suggested for east-west access.
Construction will take place during
daytime hours as large concrete flood control pipes are
installed in Buffalo and Farm. The improvement project,
designed to help alleviate flooding that can occur
during heavy rainfall events, is slated for completion
in December 2010.
Martin Harris Construction is the
contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public
Works is managing the project. PB Americas Inc. is the
construction design consultant. Funding is provided by
the Clark County Regional Flood Control District.
Paintbrush Gateway Sculpture Is Coming
To The Las Vegas Arts District
Traffic Delays Can Be Expected While Work
Begins To Place Two 45-Foot-Tall
Lighted Paintbrush Sculptures By Renowned Artist Dennis
Oppenheim
A downtown improvement project to ready
and place two 45-foot-tall sculptures that were designed
by renowned artist Dennis Oppenheim will start on
Monday, May 24, and continue during the next several
weeks. Crews will install the foundation and
infrastructure that will culminate with the placement of
the large-scale artwork on Charleston Boulevard at Main
Street and at Las Vegas Boulevard.
Most of the work will take place during
the day, although some night work will be necessary.
Temporary traffic lane restrictions can be expected on
Charleston Boulevard, near the Fourth Street
intersection, while work is under way.
The project is slated for completion in
August.
Oppenheim specially designed his
Paintbrush Gateway sculptures to serve as way-finding
guides to the Las Vegas Arts District. Oppenheim’s
creation is a pair of paintbrushes that stand more than
45 feet tall. When lit, the brush tips will emit an
array of rainbow lights into the sky.
“The Paintbrush Gateway projects a
stroke, 2,000 feet long, going into darkness, thus
echoing an artist’s excursion into the unknown,” said
Oppenheim, who currently lives and works in New York.
Oppenheim has exhibited his works
internationally in galleries and museums including the
Tate Gallery, London; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam;
Whitney Museum of American Art and The Museum of Modern
Art, New York; Musée d'Art
Moderne de la Ville de Paris; Galerie Pro Arte, Germany;
and the Joseph Helman Gallery, New York.
The Arts District is a classic urban mix
of residential, commercial and cultural uses that
continues to grow as the hub of the arts scene in Las
Vegas. The Arts District is located in the area of
Commerce Street, Hoover Avenue, Fourth Street and Las
Vegas Boulevard at Charleston Boulevard and Colorado
Avenue.
Richardson Construction is the
contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public
Works is managing the project. Funding for the $95,000
installation improvements is provided by the Nevada
Department of Transportation stewardship program and the
city of Las Vegas.
Traffic
Lane Restrictions On Valley View Boulevard Near Alta
Drive Planned Through The Summer
Regional
Storm Drainage Improvement Project Under Way
Valley View Boulevard will narrow to one
travel lane in each direction, between Alta Drive and
Fulton Place, starting Monday, May 24, and continuing
through August. The traffic changes are necessary as
part of continuing work on the $11 million Oakey Meadows
Regional Storm Drainage System Improvement Project.
Work will be performed weekdays during
the approximate hours of 7 a.m. and
6 p.m. The traffic lane restrictions will be in effect
24 hours a day.
Decatur Boulevard is suggested as an
alternate route for through north-south travel, as
delays and disruptions can be expected on Valley View.
Traffic on Fulton and on Alta near Valley View should
not be affected.
Valley View should reopen to full access
in September.
This improvement project is designed to
help alleviate flooding that can occur during heavy
rainfall events. Work started in January and will take a
year to complete, as large concrete flood control boxes
are installed in sections of Valley View, Alta, Fulton
and Hinson Street.
Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc. is the
contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public
Works is managing the project. G.C. Wallace, Inc. is the
construction management consultant.
Funding is provided by the Clark County
Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las
Vegas.
City Of
Las Vegas Begins Alexander Road Resurfacing
On May 14
Traffic Lane Restrictions
To Occur Between Cimarron Road And U.S. Highway 95
Starting Wednesday, May 14, and continuing through the
next two months, traffic lane restrictions will be in
effect on Alexander Road, between Cimarron Road and U.S.
Highway 95, as part of a roadway maintenance and
sidewalk improvement project. Temporary traffic lane
restrictions will occur in work zones on weekdays and
may also be in place on weekends. Alexander Road will
reopen to full access as work in each section is
completed. The improvements should be finished this
summer.
The work on Alexander Road is being done as a
preventative-maintenance measure to extend the life of
the roadway. Work will consist of the placement of
asphalt overlay. Sidewalk ramps were upgraded to meet
current Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
Southern Nevada Paving is the contractor. City of Las
Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are
managing the project. Funding is provided by the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
City Of Las Vegas
Begins Durango Drive Resurfacing On May 11
Traffic Lane Restrictions To Occur Between Cheyenne
Avenue And Alexander Road
Starting Tuesday, May 11, and continuing through the
next two months, traffic lane restrictions will be in
effect on Durango Drive, between Cheyenne Avenue and
Alexander Road, as part of a roadway maintenance and
sidewalk improvement project. Temporary traffic lane
restrictions will occur in work zones on weekdays and
also may be in place during weekends. Durango Drive will
reopen to full access as work in each section is
completed. The improvements should be finished this
summer.
The work on Durango Drive is being done as a
preventative-maintenance measure to extend the life of
the roadway. Work will consist of the placement of
asphalt overlay. Sidewalk ramps were upgraded to meet
current Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
Southern Nevada Paving is the contractor. City of Las
Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are
managing the project. Funding is provided by the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Road Resurfacing Is
Planned For Village Center Circle, Hills Center Drive
And Town Center Drive
Intermittent Traffic Lane Restrictions And Closures
Start Monday, May 10
Starting Monday, May 10, and continuing through the next
two months, traffic lane restrictions will be in effect
intermittently on Village Center Circle, on Hills Center
Drive between Village Center and Lake Mead Boulevard,
and on Town Center Drive between Village Center and
Summerlin Parkway.
There will be temporary traffic lane restrictions within
work zones. Traffic restrictions may be in effect
weekdays and on weekends on a 24-hour basis. These
disruptions are necessary as work on preventative
roadway maintenance continues. The project includes
milling and resurfacing the roadways to extend the life
of these three heavily traveled streets. During the
milling process, before placement of the overlay, there
will be a rough milled surface that may cause
difficulties for bicyclists in these areas. Use of an
alternate route is suggested.
Village Center Circle, Hills Center Drive and Town
Center Drive will reopen to full access when work in
each section is completed and during some weekends.
Curbs, gutters and sidewalks were removed and replaced,
and sidewalk ramps were upgraded to meet current
Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The
improvements should be completed this summer.
Southern Nevada Paving is the contractor. City of Las
Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are
managing the project. Funding is provided by the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Alta
Drive Weekend Closure Planned
Regional Storm Drainage
Improvement Project Underway
Starting at approximately 9 p.m., Friday, April 23, and
continuing through 5 a.m. Monday, April 26, Alta Drive
will be closed to traffic between Valley View Boulevard
and Lacy Lane. Crews plan to work around-the-clock,
through the weekend, to complete this phase of the $11
million Oakey Meadows Regional Storm Drainage System
Improvement Project.
While the closure is in effect, Charleston Boulevard is
suggested as an alternate route for east-west travel.
Traffic on Valley View and Lacy should not be affected.
This section of Alta Drive should reopen to one travel
lane in each direction by 5 a.m. April 26.
This improvement project is designed to help alleviate
flooding that can occur during heavy rainfall events.
Work started in January and will take approximately 12
months to complete, as large concrete flood control
boxes are installed in sections of Alta, Valley View,
Fulton Place and Hinson Street.
Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc. is the contractor. The
city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing
the project. G.C. Wallace, Inc. is the construction
management consultant.
Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood
Control District and the city of Las Vegas.
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Alta Drive Temporary
Closure Is Planned
Ongoing Flood Control Project To Close Alta, East of
Rainbow Boulevard
Starting Thursday, April 22, and continuing through May
22, Alta Drive will be closed to traffic between Rainbow
Boulevard and Lorenzi Street. The temporary closure is
necessary as work on an $8.7 million flood control
improvement project continues.
Charleston Boulevard is suggested as an alternate route
for through east-west travel while the closure is in
effect. Traffic on Rainbow and Lorenzi should not be
affected. This section of Alta should reopen to access
on May 22.
The flood control improvement project, by the city of
Las Vegas, started last June and will take approximately
12 months to complete. Funding is provided by the Clark
County Regional Flood Control District and the city of
Las Vegas. Contri Construction Company is the
contractor.
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City of
Las Vegas Begins Lamb Boulevard Resurfacing
And
Sidewalk Improvements On Tuesday, March 30
Traffic Lane Restrictions
And Sidewalk Closures To Occur
Starting Tuesday, March 30, and continuing through the
next five months, traffic lane restrictions will be in
effect on Lamb Boulevard, between Charleston Boulevard
and Owens Avenue, as part of a roadway maintenance and
sidewalk improvement project.
Temporary traffic lane restrictions and sidewalk
closures will occur in work zones on weekdays, and there
will be some around-the-clock sidewalk closures.
The work on Lamb is being done as a preventative
maintenance measure to extend the life of the roadway.
Work will consist of sidewalk, curb and gutter
replacement, full depth asphalt patching and the
placement of asphalt overlay. Sidewalk ramps will be
upgraded to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) standards.
Lamb will reopen to full access on weekends and as work
in each section is completed. The improvements should be
completed this summer.
Southern Nevada Paving is the contractor. City of Las
Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are
managing the project. Funding is provided by the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Stewart
Avenue Sewer System Rehabilitation And
Road
Reconstruction Project Starts Monday, March 15
Traffic Lane Restrictions
Can Be Expected From Main To Fourth Streets
Traffic delays can be expected when a $1.56 million
sanitary sewer system rehabilitation and road
reconstruction project starts in downtown Las Vegas
along Stewart Avenue. Work is scheduled to start Monday,
March 15, and will take approximately a year to
complete.
The improvement project includes the removal and
replacement of the sewer system and reconstruction of
roadway, from the west side of Main Street to the east
side of Fourth Street. The project also includes
sidewalk widening, landscaping, traffic signal upgrades
at Main, the installation of a bus turnout west of
Fourth, and streetlights on the north side of Stewart.
Most work will take place during the day, although some
night work will occur. Traffic lane restrictions will be
in effect in work zones on Stewart. Traffic lane
restrictions may also occur on Main, Casino Center
Boulevard and Fourth. Business access will be maintained
during the construction.
As traffic delays and disruptions can be expected, Ogden
Avenue and Bonanza Road are suggested as alternate
routes for east-west travel.
The Stewart Avenue Improvement Project is slated for
completion in the first quarter of 2011. The contractor
is Western States Contracting Inc. The city of Las Vegas
Department of Public Works is managing the project.
Funding is provided by the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Federal Highway Administration
Enhancement, Regional Transportation Commission of
Southern Nevada and the city of Las Vegas.
Storm Drainage
Improvements On Rainbow Boulevard,
North Of Elkhorn Road, To
Start March 8
New Flood
Control Improvements Planned In The Northwest
Temporary road closures and traffic disruptions can be
expected when a $7.4 million flood control improvement
project starts on Rainbow Boulevard, north of Elkhorn
Road, in the northwest Centennial Hills area of Las
Vegas. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 8.
The Rainbow Boulevard Storm Drain Improvement Project
includes the construction of a storm drainage system
along Rainbow, between Elkhorn and Whispering Sands
Drive, and the installation of a concrete channel that
starts at the Rainbow and Whispering Sands intersection,
and proceeds northwesterly along the natural wash area
to Grand Teton Drive. The project also includes flood
control improvements on Rainbow at the Elkhorn, Farm
Road, Donald Nelson Drive and Whispering Sands
intersections.
Construction will take place during the daytime hours.
Large concrete flood control boxes will be installed in
Rainbow Boulevard. To minimize traffic disruptions, the
project will be done in two phases.
The first phase of work will take place on Rainbow,
between Elkhorn and Farm. When that work is completed
crews will begin the second phase of the project and
proceed north on Rainbow to improve the area between
Farm and Whispering Sands.
Work in these locations will require the temporary
closure of Rainbow. During the construction, Jones
Boulevard, Torrey Pines Drive, Tenaya Way, and Buffalo
Drive are suggested as alternate routes for through
north-south travel.
The improvement project, designed to help alleviate
flooding that can occur during heavy rainfall events, is
slated for completion in the first quarter of 2011.
The contractor is Wiser Construction. The city of Las
Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the
project. Funding is provided by the Clark County
Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las
Vegas.
New
Symphony Park Avenue To Replace Discovery Drive
Street Name Changes Take
Place Tuesday, March 2
Discovery Drive, the east-west roadway that intersects
Martin L. King Boulevard and Grand Central Parkway in
downtown Las Vegas, is getting a new name. On Tuesday,
March 2, city of Las Vegas traffic crews plan to install
new Symphony Park Avenue street name signs, replacing
the Discovery Drive signage at these locations.
“This is the next step in our plans to brand and promote
Symphony Park,” said Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman.
“We are well past Discovery, we know who we are.”
The 61-acre Symphony Park, now under construction, is
the locale of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts,
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, The
Charlie Palmer hotel, World Jewelry Center, Newland
Communities, Forest City and more.
The Las Vegas City Council approved the Symphony Park
Avenue street name change in March 2009.
Log Cabin
Way Temporary Road Closure
Starts
Thursday, Feb. 25
Road Widening And Repaving
Work Is Planned
Starting Thursday, Feb. 25, and continuing through the
next four weeks, Log Cabin Way will be completely closed
to traffic between Durango Drive and Bonita Vista
Street. This section of Log Cabin Way will be widened
and repaved, as part of a private development project in
the area.
Traffic will be detoured south to Jakes Place during the
temporary closure.
Log Cabin Way should reopen to access by Saturday, March
27.
Tenaya Way Overpass And
Trail To Open Monday
Connection
Over The Summerlin Parkway
Provides A
New North-South Travel Option For Area Residents
Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian and other dignitaries plan
to celebrate the completion of the Tenaya Way Overpass
and adjacent Bonanza Trail with a
ceremonial ribbon
cutting at 9 a.m., Monday, Feb. 22. The event will take
place on the new Tenaya Way Overpass with parking
available on the north side of the Summerlin Parkway at
Tenaya in the Bill Briare Family Park, located at 650 N.
Tenaya Way.
The project started in January 2009, and included
construction of approximately one-half mile of street
improvements to connect Tenaya Way, between Westcliff
Drive and Washington Avenue. An overpass bridge
structure was built over the Summerlin Parkway, along
with retaining walls, barrier rails and median islands.
Streetlights, traffic signals, curbs, gutters, sidewalks
and a pedestrian underpass were built. Sanitary sewer
and storm drainage improvements were also part of the
project.
The new traffic signal that was installed on Tenaya at
Washington will be put into full green-amber-red mode in
conjunction with the overpass opening.
“It is exciting to see this project completed so that
Tenaya Way can provide motorists, bicyclists and
residents in the area with another option for
north-south travel, while also improving their access to
Bill Briare Family Park and our regional trail system,”
Councilwoman Tarkanian said.
Along with the overpass, a 1,350-foot shared use pathway
was built on the north side of the Summerlin Parkway
that connects Bill Briare Family Park to the Kellogg-Zaher
Sports Complex.
Funding for the $7.9 million improvement project was
provided by the city of Las Vegas, the Regional
Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and the
Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public
lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land
Management Act. This act keeps money from Nevada federal
land sales in the state for parks and trail projects.
Southwest Iron Works is the project contractor, while
the city of Las Vegas Public Works Department managed
the project. The city’s Planning and Development
Department developed the trail concept and secured
federal funds for its construction.
City of
Las Vegas Begins Alexander Road Resurfacing
And
Sidewalk Improvements On Wednesday, Feb. 17
Traffic Lane Restrictions
And Sidewalk Closures To Occur
Starting Wednesday, Feb. 17, and continuing through the
next five months, traffic lane restrictions will be in
effect on Alexander Road, between Cimarron Road and U.S.
Highway 95, as part of a roadway maintenance and
sidewalk improvement project.
Temporary traffic lane restrictions and sidewalk
closures will occur in work zones on weekdays, and there
will be some around-the-clock sidewalk closures.
The work on Alexander Road is being done as a
preventative maintenance measure to extend the life of
the roadway. Work will consist of sidewalk, curb and
gutter replacement, full depth asphalt patching and the
placement of asphalt overlay. Sidewalk ramps will be
upgraded to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) standards.
Alexander Road will reopen to full access on weekends
and as work in each section is completed. The
improvements should be completed this summer.
Southern Nevada Paving is the contractor. City of Las
Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are
managing the project. Funding is provided by the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. A similar
project on Lamb Boulevard should start in the next three
months.
Horse
Drive Closure At Racel Street/Fort Apache Road
Starts
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Horse Drive Interchange
Construction At U.S. Highway 95 Continues
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 16, and continuing through the
next six months, Horse Drive will be closed to traffic
at Racel Street/Fort Apache Road, on the east side of
U.S. Highway 95. The closure is necessary as crews
construct the new intersection as part of the $44
million Horse Drive Interchange at U.S. Hwy. 95
improvement project.
While the short section of Horse Drive is closed,
traffic will be detoured to Racel and to the new
Skypointe Frontage Road that was recently constructed as
part of the project. Access to the park on Horse Drive
at Fort Apache Road will be maintained.
This portion of Horse Drive should reopen to access in
August.
The Horse Drive interchange project started in June 2009
and will take approximately 18 months to complete. The
project includes construction of an overpass and full
interchange, frontage roads, ramps, retaining walls and
a bridge, along with extensive utility work, flood
control improvements, traffic signals and lighting.
Construction continues both east and west of U.S. Hwy.
95, north of Grand Teton Drive.
The entire project is slated for completion in late
2010. Funding is provided by the Regional Transportation
Commission of Southern Nevada, the Clark County Regional
Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas.
Capriati Construction is the project contractor. The
city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing
the project.
Regional
Storm Drainage Improvement Project Moves
To Alta
Drive, East Of Valley View Boulevard
Traffic Lane Restrictions
Can Be Expected Through June
Traffic lane restrictions can be expected on Alta Drive,
between Valley View Boulevard and Lacy Lane, starting
the week of Feb. 15, and continuing through June. The
traffic flow change is necessary as part of continuing
work on the $11 million Oakey Meadows Storm Drainage
System flood control improvement project that started in
January.
Most of the construction will take place during the
hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., however, Alta will narrow to
one travel lane in each direction on a 24-hour basis.
As work progresses, the project will also require
traffic disruptions on sections of Valley View, Fulton
Place and Hinson Street. The entire project will take
approximately 12 months to complete, as large concrete
flood control boxes will be installed in these roadway
sections.
The improvement project, designed to help alleviate
flooding that can occur during heavy rainfall events, is
slated for completion in December 2010.
Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc. is the contractor. The
city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing
the project. G.C. Wallace, Inc. is the construction
management consultant.
Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood
Control District and the city of Las Vegas.
Neon Boneyard Park
Sign Relocation Starts Today
Las Vegas’ Historic Signs To Be Stored During
Construction
The vast array of vintage Las Vegas signs, located on
the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard at McWilliams
Avenue, will be relocated as construction begins on the
new Neon Boneyard Park.
Tand, Inc. is the contractor and crews plan to begin the
delicate process of relocating the historic signs
starting today, Feb. 8. This phase of work will take
approximately four weeks to complete.
Many neon signs will be moved during the construction.
Some of the most well known and loved by locals include
The Stardust, The Sahara, Golden Nugget, The Algiers,
The Green Shack, The Sulinda, and Standard Wholesale
Supply. The original signs are of varying ages and
conditions. All of the signs must be stored off-site
during the construction.
The $1.9 million project includes construction of a
half-acre public park that will feature a new Neon
Boneyard Park entryway sign along with passive
recreation space and seating areas, lighting and
landscaping enhancements, and an adjacent parking lot.
In partnership with the Neon Museum, an area will be
built for the storage of neon signs from Las Vegas’
colorful past.
Most of the construction will be performed during the
approximate hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., although some
night work may be required on Las Vegas Boulevard. Road
closures may occur on sections of McWilliams, Ninth
Street and Encanto Drive, with access maintained for
residents. The entire project will take approximately 10
months to complete.
Project funding is provided by the Bureau of Land
Management through the sale of public lands as
authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management
Act. This act keeps money from Nevada federal land sales
in the state for parks and trail projects. The city of
Las Vegas Department of Public Works is overseeing the
project.
Editor’s Note: So as to
not impact construction, a vantage point for media
representatives to observe today’s sign relocation
activity is in the area of Ninth Street and Harris
Avenue. McWilliams Avenue is closed. Encanto Drive is
open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic although there is
no parking available on the roadway.
Neon Boneyard Park
Project On Las Vegas Boulevard Starts Feb. 1
More Improvements Coming To This National Scenic
Byway
The city of Las Vegas plans to begin construction on the
new Neon Boneyard Park on the east side of Las Vegas
Boulevard at McWilliams Avenue, in downtown Las Vegas.
Work is scheduled to start on Monday, Feb. 1, and will
take approximately 10 months to complete.
The $1.9 million improvement project includes
construction of a half-acre public park and areas to
display neon signs, in partnership with the Neon Museum,
that have been preserved from Las Vegas’ colorful
history. The project also includes the relocation of
overhead utility lines and construction of passive
recreation space and landscaping enhancements.
Most of the work will be performed during the daytime
hours although some night work may be required on Las
Vegas Boulevard. Road closures may occur on sections of
McWilliams, Ninth Street and Encanto Drive, with access
maintained for nearby residents.
The city’s Neon Boneyard Park is located along the
section of Las Vegas Boulevard that recently earned
designation as a National Scenic Byway. The park is
located in the heart of the Las Vegas Cultural Corridor.
The corridor is made up of the highest concentration of
cultural institutions in Las Vegas and includes Cashman
Center, the Las Vegas Library, the Las Vegas Natural
History Museum, Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, the
Neon Museum, the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State
Historic Park and the Reed Whipple Cultural Center.
Funding for this project is provided by the Bureau of
Land Management through the sale of public lands as
authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management
Act. This act keeps money from Nevada federal land sales
in the state for parks and trail projects. The city of
Las Vegas Department of Public Works is overseeing the
project. Tand Inc. is the construction contractor.
City Of Las Vegas
Begins Durango Drive Road Resurfacing
And Sidewalk
Improvements On Monday, Feb. 8
Intermittent Traffic Lane Restrictions And Sidewalk
Closures To Occur
Starting Monday, Feb. 8, and continuing through the next
five months, traffic lane restrictions will be in effect
on Durango Drive, between Cheyenne Avenue and Alexander
Road, as part of a roadway maintenance and sidewalk
improvement project.
Temporary traffic lane restrictions and sidewalk
closures will occur in work zones on weekdays, and there
will be some around-the-clock sidewalk closures.
The work on Durango Drive is being done as a
preventative maintenance measure to extend the life of
the roadway. Work will consist of sidewalk, curb and
gutter replacement, full depth asphalt patching and the
placement of asphalt overlay. Sidewalk ramps will be
upgraded to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) standards.
Durango Drive will reopen to full access on weekends and
as work in each section is completed. The improvements
should be completed this summer.
Southern Nevada Paving is the contractor. City of Las
Vegas Department of Field Operations personnel are
managing the project. Funding is provided by the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Similar projects
to improve sections of Alexander Road and Lamb Boulevard
should start in the next three months.
Storm Drainage Improvements On Rainbow Boulevard,
North Of Elkhorn Road,
To Start In January
New Flood Control Improvements Planned
In The Northwest
Temporary road closures and traffic
disruptions can be expected when a $7.4 million flood
control improvement project starts on Rainbow Boulevard,
north of Elkhorn Road, in the northwest Centennial Hills
area of Las Vegas. Work is scheduled to begin in early
January.
The Rainbow Boulevard Storm Drain
Improvement Project includes the construction of a storm
drainage system along Rainbow, between Elkhorn and
Whispering Sands Drive, and the installation of a
concrete channel that starts at the Rainbow and
Whispering Sands intersection, and proceeds
northwesterly along the natural wash area to Grand Teton
Drive. The project also includes flood control
improvements on Rainbow at the Elkhorn, Farm Road,
Donald Nelson Drive and Whispering Sands intersections.
Construction will take place during the
daytime hours. Large concrete flood control boxes will
be installed in Rainbow Boulevard. To minimize traffic
disruptions, the project will be done in two phases.
The first phase of work will take place
on Rainbow, between Elkhorn and Farm. When that work is
completed crews will begin the second phase of the
project and proceed north on Rainbow to improve the area
between Farm and Whispering Sands.
Work in these locations will require the
temporary closure of Rainbow. During the construction,
Jones Boulevard, Torrey Pines Drive, Tenaya Way, and
Buffalo Drive are suggested as alternate routes for
through north-south travel.
The improvement project, designed to
help alleviate flooding that can occur during heavy
rainfall events, is slated for completion in the fourth
quarter of 2010.
The contractor is Wiser Construction.
The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is
managing the project. Funding is provided by the Clark
County Regional Flood Control District and the city of
Las Vegas.
New
Traffic Signal At The Jones Boulevard And Farm
Road Intersection Begins Operating Friday, Dec. 4, 2009
Signal Moves To A Flashing Red
Operation Thursday
City of Las Vegas
traffic crews plan to put the
new traffic signal at the Jones
Boulevard and Farm Road intersection into full
green-amber-red operation at approximately 9 a.m. on
Friday, Dec. 4.
To alert motorists to the
traffic flow change, the signals will be put into
a “flashing red” operation at approximately 7 a.m.
tomorrow, Dec. 3. Motorists are advised to proceed with
caution as they become familiar with the new signalized
intersection.
Activation of the new
traffic signal brings a $15.6 million
infrastructure project to completion. Work started last
December and included road improvements on Jones between
Elkhorn Road and Horse Drive, on Grand Teton Drive
between Maverick Street and Decatur Boulevard, and on
Farm between Maverick and Leon Avenue. Sidewalks were
constructed on Jones and on Grand Teton. Curbs, gutters,
sanitary sewer and storm drainage improvements were also
installed. Traffic improvements
included signing, striping and traffic
signals on Jones at Grand Teton and at Farm, and the
installation of facilities for future signals at the
intersections of Jones and Horse, and Grand Teton and
Bradley Road.
Meadow Valley Contractors is the contractor.
The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is
managing the project. Funding is provided by the
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada,
the Clark County Regional Flood Control District, city
of Las Vegas sanitation funds and special improvement
district assessments, and the Bureau of Land Management
through the sale of public land as authorized by the
Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act.
Lane Restrictions For Southbound Travel On Decatur
Boulevard, South Of Oakey Boulevard, Start Monday, Nov.
30
New Bus Turnout To Be Constructed
Starting at approximately 6 a.m. on Monday,
Nov. 30, traffic lane
restrictions will be in effect for southbound travel on
Decatur Boulevard, between Oakey Boulevard and Sahara
Avenue. The lane restrictions will be in effect, on a
24-hour basis, weekdays only during the next three
weeks. Southbound Decatur will reopen to full access to
accommodate weekend travel. There will be no impact to
northbound travel on Decatur.
The temporary traffic
lane restrictions are necessary as city of Las Vegas
Department of Field Operations crews work to install a
bus turnout area for southbound Decatur at O’Bannon
Drive.
Decatur Boulevard should reopen to full
access by Friday, Dec. 18.
Regional Storm Drainage
Project Near Alta Drive
And Valley View Boulevard Starts in December 2009
Traffic Lane Restrictions
Can Be Expected As 12-Month Flood Control Project Begins
Traffic lane restrictions can
be expected when work on the $11 million Oakey Meadows Storm
Drainage System flood control project gets underway on
sections of Alta Drive, Valley View Boulevard, Fulton Place
and Hinson Street.
Work will take place on Hinson
between Charleston Boulevard and Fulton, and in the city of
Las Vegas-maintained Craigin Park, located at 984 Hinson St.
Other work areas include Fulton between Valley View and
Hinson, Valley View between Fulton and Alta, Alta east of
Valley View, and in the channel on the east edge of the
Springs Preserve.
Some work on the regional
storm drainage system will be performed in mid-December,
however, most of the construction activity will begin in
early January. The project will take 12 months to complete,
as large concrete flood control boxes are installed in the
roadways.
No road closures are planned
although traffic lane restrictions can be expected in the
work zones. Most construction will take place during the
day. Some work will occur during the overnight hours.
The improvement project,
designed to help alleviate flooding that can occur during
heavy rainfall events, is slated for completion in December
2010.
Meadow Valley Contractors,
Inc. is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of
Public Works is managing the project. G.C. Wallace, Inc. is
the construction management consultant.
Funding is provided by the
Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of
Las Vegas.
U.S. Highway 95
Southbound Ramp To Westbound Summerlin Parkway Temporary
Closure Starts Monday, June 29
Starting Monday, June 29, and continuing through the next
three months, the U.S. Highway 95 southbound ramp to
westbound Summerlin Parkway will be completely closed to
traffic. The closure is necessary due to safety concerns as
bridge work associated with construction of the Tenaya Way
Overpass over the Summerlin Parkway continues.
While
the temporary closure is in effect, motorists traveling
southbound on U.S. Hwy. 95 may want to use the Rainbow
Boulevard southbound exit to westbound Westcliff Drive to
northbound Buffalo Drive, to travel westbound on the
Summerlin Parkway.
The
traffic flow change is necessary as part of the continuing
work on the $7.9 million Tenaya Way Overpass and Bonanza
Trail Project. Work started in January and will take
approximately 10 months to complete.
The
project includes construction of approximately one-half mile
of street improvements to connect Tenaya Way from Westcliff
Drive to Washington Avenue. An overpass bridge structure
will be built over the Summerlin Parkway, along with
retaining walls, barrier rails and median islands.
Streetlights, traffic signals, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and
a pedestrian underpass will be constructed. Sanitary sewer
and storm drainage improvements are also part of the
project.
In
addition to the overpass, a 1,350-foot shared use pathway on
the north side of the Summerlin Parkway will be constructed
to connect Bill Briare Family Park to the Kellogg-Zaher
Sports Complex. Known as the Bonanza Trail, this pathway
will eventually connect the Summerlin trail system to
downtown Las Vegas.
Funding for this project is provided by the city of Las
Vegas, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern
Nevada and the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of
public lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public
Land Management Act.
Southwest Iron Works is the project contractor, while the
city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing the
project. The city’s Planning and Development department
developed the Bonanza Trail concept and secured federal
funds for its construction.

New Grand Central
Parkway Traffic Signals Go Into Service
New traffic signals on Grand Central Parkway at Carson
Avenue, and at City Parkway, will be put into service on
Friday morning, June 12.
The traffic signal at the Grand Central Parkway and Carson
Avenue intersection will go into full green-amber-red
operation, and the signal at City Parkway will placed on a
“flashing red” all way stop mode of operation. Motorists
should proceed with caution as they become familiar with the
newly signalized intersections.
The traffic signal installations are part of the ACE rapid
transit improvement project. The city of Las Vegas is
partnering with the Regional Transportation Commission of
Southern Nevada (RTC) to construct the first ACE rapid
transit line, scheduled to debut in January 2010.
In addition to the improvements to Grand Central Parkway,
work is underway along Casino Center Boulevard between Ogden
Avenue and Charleston Boulevard. Construction is also taking
place on Third Street, south of Charleston continuing to
Imperial Avenue, and along sections of Main Street, Las
Vegas Boulevard, St. Louis Avenue and Paradise Road to the
Las Vegas Convention Center.
When the project is completed, there will be dedicated
rapid transit lanes in the center of Grand Central Parkway,
Casino Center, and Third. These lanes will allow ACE to
provide fast transit services that will seamlessly link
downtown Las Vegas to the Las Vegas Strip. ACE rapid transit
will also feature level-platform boarding, off-board fare
collection and sleek, attractive vehicles.
Funding for the state-of-the-art project is being provided
by the Federal Transit Administration, the RTC and the city
of Las Vegas.
The RTC is the transit authority, the transportation
planning agency and the regional traffic management agency
for Southern Nevada. The RTC’s vision is to provide a safe,
convenient and effective regional transportation system that
enhances mobility and air quality for citizens and visitors.
The RTC encourages residents and visitors to use alternate
commute modes to help reduce traffic congestion, clean the
air and improve the quality of life in Southern Nevada. For
more information on ACE rapid transit or the RTC, visit
www.rtcsnv.com.
City Of Las Vegas
Flood Control Improvement Project
Starts Monday, June 29
An
$8.7 million flood control improvement project is scheduled
to start Monday, June 29, with work planned to take place on
five Las Vegas roadways.
Traffic lane restrictions can be expected on Lorenzi Street,
between Alta and Westcliff drives; and on Jones Boulevard,
between Evergreen Avenue and Borden Circle. Construction
activity will also occur on Alta, between Easy Street and
Decatur Boulevard; and on Evergreen, between Easy and Digger
streets.
Improvement work is also planned to take place in the
detention basins to the west and east of Rainbow Boulevard.
The basin work on the east side of Rainbow may affect
traffic on Westcliff between Rainbow and Lorenzi.
The
project will take approximately 12 months to complete. Most
work will be performed during the daytime hours although
some night work will be necessary. Traffic lane restrictions
and some temporary road closures can also be expected.
This
flood control improvement project is slated for completion
next summer.
Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood
Control District and the city of Las Vegas. Contri
Construction Company is the contractor. The city of Las
Vegas Public Works Department is managing the project.
New Pedestrian Signal on
Lamb Boulevard Between Stewart Avenue
And Bonanza Road Begins Operating Wednesday, June 3
City of
Las Vegas traffic crews plan to assist Mayor Pro Tem Gary
Reese as he puts a new pedestrian signal into service on
Lamb Boulevard, between Stewart Avenue and Bonanza Road.
Mayor Pro Tem Reese, who represents this area of Las Vegas,
is scheduled to officially put the new signal into service
at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3.
Activation of the pedestrian signal completes the $4.7
million Cedar Trail construction project. The new trail
starts at Pecos Road and extends approximately 1.5 miles
east along the flood control drainage channel, crossing
Sandhill Road, Lamb, and Marion Drive, to end at the
pedestrian bridge that was recently built over the Las Vegas
Wash. Other features of the trail include security lighting
along the entire route, landscaping, perimeter fencing,
trash receptacles and pet waste stations.
“The
trail was built for the community to use, and as more and
more people enjoy a leisurely walk or bike ride on the
trail, this signal will stop traffic so that pedestrians can
safely cross Lamb Boulevard,” Mayor Pro Tem Reese said.
The
signal will be put on a “flashing amber” operation on
Monday, June 1. When the device is fully activated,
pedestrians will be able to stop traffic by pushing a button
that will change the signal from green to amber to red. The
signal will stay red long enough to allow for safe passage
across Lamb.
No
parking is available on Lamb Boulevard. The closest parking
is on
Elm Street, south of the new pedestrian signal.
Road Improvements East Of
Rancho Drive Near Alta Drive
Start
Monday, May 11
Starting Monday, May 11 and continuing through the next four
months, traffic lane restrictions and temporary road
closures can be expected on Park Way Drive, Park Way West,
Park Way North, Park Way East and Park Way South. Periodic
traffic lane restrictions can also be expected for
northbound travel on Rancho Drive at Park Way.
The
traffic disruptions are necessary as crews do extensive
street rehabilitation improvement work that includes the
removal and reconstruction of the pavement, curbs, gutters
and sidewalks. Underground work for water lines and
streetlight conduit will be performed and repairs will be
made to the area’s sanitary sewer system.
Work
is scheduled to take place weekdays during daytime hours.
Crisci Builders is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas
Department of Public Works is managing the project. Funding
for the $434,000 road rehabilitation project is provided by
the city of Las Vegas.

Traffic Lane Restrictions
On Decatur Boulevard,
North Of Sahara Avenue
Start Sunday, March 22
Starting Sunday, March 22, temporary traffic lane
restrictions will be in effect on Decatur Boulevard, between
Sahara Avenue and Charleston Boulevard, for a road
rehabilitation and traffic capacity improvement project
during which various travel lanes will be reduced from three
lanes to one lane during night work, and from three lanes to
two lanes during daytime work.
Starting Sunday, March 22, at 7 p.m., traffic will be
reduced to one lane of travel northbound and southbound from
7 p.m. through 6 a.m. However, during the daytime hours,
between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., traffic will have two lanes of
travel in each direction northbound and southbound.
Then,
starting Wednesday, April 1, through completion of the
project, work will be limited to the overnight hours of 7
p.m. to 6 a.m. No daytime travel lane restrictions will be
in place on Decatur. As work progresses, brief traffic
disruptions can also be expected on Sahara, Oakey Boulevard
and Charleston.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes while work is
underway.
These
preventative maintenance efforts by the Department of Field
Operations are being undertaken to repair deteriorating
sections of the pavement on Decatur. Also, at Sahara, median
islands on Decatur are being reconfigured to better
accommodate traffic volume through the intersection.

Flood Control
Improvements Are Underway On Oakey Boulevard
Traffic lane restrictions are in effect on Oakey Boulevard
near Rancho Drive, for work on a $6.2 million flood control
improvement project.
Work
started in late February and will take approximately 10
months to complete. The improvement project starts at Birch
Street, east of Rancho Drive and will proceed westerly to
Cahlan Drive.
Most
work will be done during daytime hours. As construction
progresses, some night and weekend work may be necessary.
Some temporary road closures may also be necessary.
As
traffic delays and disruptions can be expected, Sahara
Avenue and Charleston Boulevard are suggested as alternate
routes for through east-west travel.
Las
Vegas Paving is the contractor. Funding is provided by the
Clark County Regional Flood Control District. The city of
Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the
project.

Paving Closes Seventh
Street At Stewart Avenue This Friday
On
Friday, March 6, Seventh Street will be closed to through
travel at Stewart Avenue during the approximate hours of 7
a. m. and 3 p.m. The temporary closure is necessary as crews
pave a portion of Stewart Avenue.
Southbound traffic on Seventh Street will be detoured at
Stewart Avenue to Sixth Street. Northbound traffic on
Seventh will be detoured at Ogden Avenue to Sixth while the
closure is in effect.
Seventh Street should reopen to through travel by 3 p.m.
Traffic lane restrictions remain in effect in the work zones
on Stewart Avenue.
A $3.4
million sanitary sewer system rehabilitation and road
reconstruction project is underway on Stewart between Las
Vegas Boulevard and Maryland Parkway. Work started in
October and the project is slated for completion in second
quarter 2009.
Wells
Cargo Construction is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas
Department of Public Works is managing the improvement
project. Funding is provided by the Regional Transportation
Commission of Southern Nevada, the city of Las Vegas and the
Las Vegas Valley.

Main Street Traffic Lane
Restrictions Start Monday
Temporary Closure Planned For Feb. 28 Weekend
Starting Monday, Feb. 23 and continuing through the next six
to eight weeks, traffic lane restrictions can be expected on
Main Street between Bridger Avenue and Garces Avenue. The
traffic flow change is necessary as crews do storm drain
work and related utility relocation along the west side of
Main Street.
During
the Feb. 28 weekend, the four-block section of Main, south
of Bridger will be closed to through travel, as a slurry
seal preventative maintenance treatment is applied to the
roadway. Business access will be maintained however, during
the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, Main
will be closed to traffic between Bridger and Garces. Lewis
and Clark avenues will also be closed at the Main Street
intersection. Main, Lewis and Clark should reopen to traffic
by 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Starting at 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, road striping will be
done on this same section of Main and the road will be
closed to traffic between Bridger and Garces. Main, Lewis
and Clark should reopen to access by 5 a.m. on Monday, March
2, although traffic lane restrictions will remain in effect.
While
work is underway on Main, Las Vegas Boulevard and Grand
Central Parkway are suggested as alternate routes for
through north-south travel. Main should reopen to full
access in mid-April.

Main Street Preventative
Maintenance Work Is Planned
for Saturday,
Feb. 28 And Sunday, March 1
A
four-block section of Main Street, south of Bridger Avenue
will be closed to traffic the weekend of Feb. 28, as a
slurry seal preventative maintenance treatment is applied to
extend the life of the roadway. The improvement work by the
Department of Field Operations will be done on the weekend
to minimize disruptions to downtown businesses and the
traveling public.
Business access will be maintained however, during the hours
of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, Main Street will
be closed to traffic between Bridger Avenue and Garces
Avenue. Lewis and Clark avenues will also be closed at the
Main Street intersection. Main Street, Lewis Avenue and
Clark Avenue should reopen to access by 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Then,
starting at 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, roadway striping will
be applied to these same sections of Main Street and the
road will, again, be closed to traffic between Bridger
Avenue and Garces Avenue. Main Street, Lewis Avenue and
Clark Avenue should reopen to access by 5 a.m. on Monday,
March 2.
Storm Drainage
Improvement Project on Decatur Boulevard
North of Elkhorn Road Starts Feb. 23
Work
on a $2.8 million flood control improvement gets underway on
Decatur Boulevard from Elkhorn Road to Whispering Sands
Drive later this month.
Starting Monday, Feb. 23, and continuing through the next
four months, temporary traffic lane restrictions may be in
effect on Decatur Boulevard. Work will take place at the
Decatur Boulevard and Elkhorn Road intersection, and will
proceed north to Whispering Sands Drive.
Construction activity will take place during the daytime
hours. As traffic delays and disruptions can be expected,
Bradley Road is suggested as an alternate route for through
north-south travel. These storm drainage improvements are
slated for completion this summer.
Tab
Contractors Inc. is the contractor for the project. The city
of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the
construction. Funding is provided by the Clark County
Regional Flood Control District.

New Traffic Signals At
The Martin L. King Boulevard & Discovery Drive Intersection
Begin Operating Wednesday, Feb. 4
The
new traffic signals at the Martin L. King Boulevard and
Discovery Drive intersection are scheduled to go into full
green-amber-red operation early Wednesday morning, Feb. 4.
The
intersection was providing access from Discovery Drive to
northbound travel only on Martin L. King Boulevard. The new
configuration improves traffic flow by allowing motorists on
Discovery Drive to travel north and south at the
intersection.
The
traffic signal construction is part of the $45 million
Martin L. King Boulevard improvement project that started
last March. Work is underway from Alta Drive, proceeding 2.5
miles north to Carey Avenue.
Martin
L. King is being widened to three northbound and three
southbound traffic lanes. The project also includes
extensive utility relocation and the installation of curb,
gutter, sidewalk and sidewalk ramps, storm drainage
facilities, landscaped median islands and street lighting.
The traffic signals at Bonanza Road, Washington Avenue,
Vegas Drive, Lake Mead Boulevard and Carey Avenue will also
be upgraded as part of the improvements that are slated for
completion in the first quarter of 2010.
Motorists are advised to proceed with caution as they become
familiar with the new signalized intersection.
Wells
Cargo is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Public Works
Department is managing the project. HDR Engineering is
providing consultant construction management services.
Funding is provided by the Regional Transportation
Commission and the city of Las Vegas.

New Traffic Signals At
The Farm Road And Tenaya Way Intersection Begin Operating
Thursday, Jan. 15
City of Las Vegas traffic crews plan to put the new traffic
signals at the Farm Road and Tenaya Way intersection into
full green-amber-red operation this Thursday, Jan. 15.
To
alert motorists to these upcoming traffic changes, the
lights will be placed onto a “flashing red” operation early
Wednesday morning.
The
traffic signals were funded by the city of Las Vegas and
installed by Public Works Department traffic crews.
Motorists are advised to proceed with caution as they become
familiar with the new signalized intersection.

Weekend Road Work Planned
For Rampart Boulevard
Traffic lane restrictions can be expected on Rampart
Boulevard between Vegas Drive and Summerlin Parkway, as
failing roadway pavement sections are repaired. To minimize
traffic disruptions work will take place on Saturdays and
Sundays, during the approximate hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Work
is scheduled to start Saturday, Jan. 10, and will continue
over the following two weekends. Rampart Boulevard will
reopen to full access during non-work hours.

Tenaya Way Overpass And
Trail Project Begins Monday, January 5th
Tenaya
Way To Undergo Major Improvements
Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian will celebrate the start of the
Tenaya Way Overpass and Bonanza Trail Project with a
ceremonial groundbreaking at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 5. The
event will take place on the north side of Summerlin Parkway
at Tenaya just west of Bill Briare Park, located at 650 N.
Tenaya Way.
The
project includes construction of approximately one-half mile
of street improvements to connect Tenaya Way from Westcliff
Drive to Washington Avenue. An overpass bridge structure
will be built over the Summerlin Parkway, along with
retaining walls, barrier rails and median islands.
Streetlights, traffic signals, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and
a pedestrian underpass will be constructed. Sanitary sewer
and storm drainage improvements are also part of the
project.
In
addition to the overpass, a 1,350-foot shared use pathway on
the north side of Summerlin Parkway with fencing, lighting
and signage will be constructed to connect Bill Briare
Family Park to the Kellogg-Zaher Sports Complex. Known as
the Bonanza Trail, this pathway will eventually connect the
Summerlin trail system to downtown Las Vegas.
“When
completed, the Tenaya Overpass will provide traffic relief
at the Buffalo Drive and Rainbow Boulevard interchanges with
Summerlin Parkway,” Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian said. “The
trail and overpass will provide safe, unobstructed access to
these parks for residents on the south side of Summerlin
Parkway.”
Work
is scheduled to begin Jan. 5 and will take approximately 10
months to complete. Most work will take place weekdays
during daytime hours, and traffic delays and disruptions can
be expected in work zones. Traffic lane restrictions and
temporary road closures will occur on Summerlin Parkway,
Tenaya and some adjacent side streets.
Funding for this $7.9 million project is provided by the
city of Las Vegas, the Regional Transportation Commission of
Southern Nevada and the Bureau of Land Management through
the sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern
Nevada Public Land Management Act.
Southwest Iron Works is the project contractor, while the
city of Las Vegas Public Works Department is managing the
project. The city’s Planning and Development Department
developed the Bonanza Trail concept and secured federal
funds for its construction.


Road Improvement Work On
Jones Boulevard, Farm Road and
Grand Teton
Drive Starts December 8
Traffic disruptions can be expected when a road improvement
project starts in the far northwest Centennial Hills area of
Las Vegas.
Starting Monday, Dec. 8, and continuing through the next 12
months, traffic lane restrictions can be expected in work
zones on Jones Boulevard between Elkhorn Road and Horse
Drive, on Grand Teton Drive between Maverick Street and
Decatur, and on Farm Road between Maverick and Leon Avenue.
The
$15.6 million project includes improving the roadways to two
travel lanes in each direction. Sidewalks will be
constructed on Jones Boulevard and on Grand Teton Drive.
Curbs, gutters, sanitary sewer and storm drainage
improvements will be installed. Traffic improvements include
signing, striping, and traffic signals on Jones at Farm Road
and at Grand Teton, and the installation of facilities for
future signals at the intersections of Jones and Horse, and
Grand Teton and Bradley.
Most
work will take place Monday through Friday during the
daytime hours although some night work will be necessary. As
traffic delays and disruptions can be expected, Rainbow
Boulevard and Decatur Boulevard are suggested as alternate
routes for through north-south travel. Ann Road is suggested
for east-west access.
The
improvement work on each of these roadways is slated for
completion next December. Meadow Valley Contractors is the
contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works
is managing the project. Funding is provided by the Regional
Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, the Clark
County Regional Flood Control District, city of Las Vegas
sanitation funds and special improvement district
assessments and the Bureau of Land Management through the
sale of public land as authorized by the Southern Nevada
Public Land Management Act.

New Traffic Signals At
Intersection Of Lake Mead, Thomas W. Ryan Boulevards Go Onto
Red Flash Operation On Wednesday
City
Traffic Signals Will Go Into Full Service In Conjunction
With Clark County’ Opening Of The Lake Mead Boulevard Ramps
At The 215 Beltway
City
of Las Vegas traffic crews plan to put the new traffic
signals at the intersection of Lake Mead and Thomas W. Ryan
Boulevards onto a “flashing” red all way stop operation
during the early morning hours on Wed., Nov. 19.
The
new signals will be put into full green-amber-red operation
to accommodate traffic flow when Clark County opens the Lake
Mead Boulevard ramps at the 215 Beltway.
Motorists
should proceed with caution as they become familiar with the
newly signalized intersection.

Traffic Improvements at
Intersection of Charleston,
Valley View Boulevards Are
Completed
A
traffic capacity and safety improvement project by the city
of Las Vegas was recently completed at the intersection of
Charleston and Valley View boulevards.
“A
project to improve this intersection has been on the books
for 10 to 15 years, and changes were sought by many
residents but could never be done due to power transmission
poles being in the way,” said Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian,
who represents this area of Ward 1. “When the poles were
moved out of the way by Nevada Power early last year, the
improvements could finally be added.”
To
improve traffic flow and safety, a dedicated right turn lane
was constructed for westbound Charleston to northbound
Valley View traffic. The improvement project also included
the installation of new pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
traffic signal system modifications, streetlight
modifications, and reconstruction of the sidewalk ramps and
roadway striping.
The
$350,000 project was funded by the Nevada Department of
Transportation Safety Division’s allocation of Federal
Hazard Elimination Funds and by city of Las Vegas Traffic
Improvement Funds.
This
major intersection carries about 60,000 cars per day. A
number of rear end accidents occurred at this intersection
because motorists in the curb lane would slow down to turn
right and through traffic would not slow down in time and
rear end them. Now that the exclusive right turn lane has
been constructed, those accident types should be
substantially reduced.

Michael Way Closure At
Vegas Drive Intersection Starts Monday
Starting
Monday, Nov. 3, and continuing through Nov. 10, Michael Way
will be closed to traffic at the Vegas Drive intersection Michael
Way traffic will be detoured off of Vegas Drive via right
turns only at the intersection. No north-south travel
through the intersection or left-turn movements at Vegas
Drive will be permitted. East-west travel on Vegas Drive
should not be affected.
These
temporary traffic disruptions are necessary as crews
continue sanitary sewerline installation work in the area.
A $2.9
million sewer rehabilitation project is underway by the city
of Las Vegas. Work started in June and will take
approximately seven months to complete. Work is currently
taking place on Coran Lane between Decatur Boulevard and
Rancho Drive. The project also includes work on Rancho Drive
between Vegas Drive and Coran, and on Vegas Drive between
Michael Way and Rancho.
Insituform Technologies is the project contractor. The city
of Las Vegas is funding the improvements. The project is
slated for completion in early 2009.
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